Block Out Level 86 Walkthrough
BeginnerMeasured from the Level 86 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 8 main colours: purple (28.5%), orange (14.5%) and red (13.0%), plus 5 other colours. No flat dark background was detected; the pieces cover the sampled board.
Level screenshot
What the Level 86 board is made of
Measured from the Level 86 image on this page, the sampled board breaks down into 8 main colours: purple (28.5%), orange (14.5%) and red (13.0%), plus 5 other colours. No flat dark background was detected; the pieces cover the sampled board.
- Sampled colours
- 8
- Sample coverage
- 71.4%
- Empty sample rows
- 0
- Colour groups
- 47
The sample covers 71.4% of a 20x28 lattice: 8 colours, 0 empty rows and 47 separate colour groups.
purple 28.5% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
orange 14.5% of the sample
Concentrated in the central half of the sample, so these pieces have to cross the busiest lanes.
red 13.0% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
blue 12.0% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
green 11.8% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
pale blue 10.2% of the sample
Mostly around the edge, close to the doors and waiting lanes.
pale orange 6.5% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
deep green 3.5% of the sample
Spread across the sampled board rather than parked in one corner.
Read from the board image on this page, last measured 2026-10-19. Percentages are shares of the sampled board; the sample grid is not the game's exact cell grid.
How to read this board
Start from the largest colour: purple
Purple covers 28.5% of the sampled board — more than any other colour. It has the most pieces to route, so clear it early once its door is reachable instead of leaving it until the board is tight.
Protect the middle: orange
Orange sits mostly in the central half of the sample. Moving it will cross routes other colours still need, so keep that part of the board as clear as the level allows.
The pieces cover the sampled board
No flat dark background was detected in the sample, so the pieces fill the measurable board area. Treat the first few moves as a search for any lane that is already open.
8 measured colours
The sample contains 8 main colours. Fewer colours means fewer door groups to track, but the remaining pieces can still block each other; clear one colour at a time.
How the Level 86 clear works
The sample fills 71.4% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 8 colours and 47 groups. The pieces are spread across the sampled rows (35.8% top, 38.0% middle, 26.3% bottom) rather than stacked in one band. Orange is the most divided colour, with 8 separate groups in the sample. Space is shared, so the order matters more than the speed: a block parked in a doorway can wall off another colour completely.
Level 86 sits in the Beginner tier and in the 81–120 block of this guide. Early boards introduce one idea at a time: match the door color, follow the lane, and keep the path back open. Treat them as a tutorial for route planning rather than a race. The sample has no empty rows and no full-width corridor, so spare space is limited.
Strategy note 1
The sample has no empty rows, so every move has to open the next one. Plan two moves ahead before sliding into the middle.
Strategy note 2
Orange is split into 8 groups. Clear the group closest to its door first; the far groups stay blocked until that run is finished.
Strategy note 3
71.4% of the sample is covered: enough room for one waiting lane, not two.
Strategy note 4
Clear the edge pieces before the middle ones; the centre is where every route has to cross.
Strategy note 5
If two colours are split into several groups, finish the smaller colour first so it stops competing for lanes.
These notes combine the measured 8-colour sample with the beginner mechanics, not a move-by-move transcript. The video above is the exact clear for this board.
Block Out Level 86 — frequently asked questions
- What colours are on the Block Out Level 86 board?
- The board image on this page breaks down into 8 main colours: purple (28.5%), orange (14.5%), red (13.0%), blue (12.0%), green (11.8%), pale blue (10.2%), pale orange (6.5%), deep green (3.5%). The names are read off the measured hex values shown beside each swatch, so they can differ from the name the game gives the same block.
- Which colour covers the most of the Level 86 board?
- Purple is the largest measured colour at 28.5% of the sample. That makes it the colour with the most pieces to route, so it is usually the one worth clearing early once its door is open.
- How much of the Level 86 board is empty?
- No flat dark background was detected in the sample, so the pieces cover the measurable board area. There is no measured empty-space figure for this board.
- Does the board image show the order to move the blocks?
- No. A still image shows the colours and their layout, but not the block queue or the order the game offers. The video on this page is the exact clear; the measured breakdown is what the board costs to clear, not a tap-by-tap order.
- How is the Level 86 board laid out?
- The sample fills 71.4% of its 20x28 lattice and splits into 8 colours and 47 groups. The pieces are spread across the sampled rows (35.8% top, 38.0% middle, 26.3% bottom) rather than stacked in one band. The sample has no empty rows and no full-width corridor, so spare space is limited.
- What difficulty is Level 86 in Block Out?
- Level 86 is rated Beginner difficulty in Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle. Tiers run from Beginner (1-99) through Intermediate (100-249) and Advanced (250-449) to Expert (450 and up).
- Is there a video walkthrough for Block Out Level 86?
- Yes — the video on this page plays the complete clear of this board, so you can follow the block routes in real time.
- Why do I get stuck on Block Out Level 86?
- Most jams on Level 86 come from opening a second colour before the first is off the board. The sample holds 8 colours split into 47 groups, so every extra front costs a lane. Clear one colour at a time, keep the middle open, and treat the edges as waiting space.
- Does Block Out work offline?
- Yes. Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle can be played offline once installed — there are no online requirements during normal play.
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